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Member· 2024-2027

Susan Cunningham

Arlington County

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
5:15:26
Avg per meeting
17:31
Segments
5227

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Sep 2026[49]

Public Safety Surveillance and Automated License Plate Readers

Ending contracts with ALPR vendors eliminates ongoing subscription costs but requires reallocating funds within public safety technology accounts.

high↑Mar 2026[41]

Ranked-Choice Voting Continuation

Maintains existing operational costs for election administration and voter education grants.

critical↑Jul 2026[37]

Police Transparency and Accountability following Officer-Involved Shooting

Public safety operations, potential litigation defense, and oversight body funding are directly impacted by police department policies.

high↑Sep 2026[35]

Triumphal Arch Project Litigation

Legal costs will be incurred by the county to pursue the lawsuit.

critical↑Mar 2026[34]

Affordable Housing Strategy and Bond Funding

Involves an estimated $17.7 million base operating budget plus potential one-time funding requests of nearly $700,000.

critical↑Oct 2026[25]

Delay in Release of Body-Worn Camera Footage in Sean Vaughn Shooting

high↑Oct 2026[24]

2027 State General Assembly Legislative Package

Impacts state funding allocations and local taxation authority across county services.

critical↑Oct 2026[21]

Housing Affordability and Expanded Housing Options (EHO)

New housing developments and rezonings directly influence property values, infrastructure connection fees, and county tax revenues.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fees

Recoupment of capital and operational costs for public EV charging stations.

critical↑Jan 2026[18]

Snow Removal Response Plan and "Snow Buddies" Program

Allocates staff and operational resources for winter storm response.

medium↑Feb 2026[16]

County Town Hall and Community Engagement

Enhanced outreach efforts involve standard administrative communication costs.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Participation in Federal Litigation (LULAC v. DHS)

Legal costs associated with active federal litigation participation.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

public transit expansion

You'll save money on getting around since the expanded service comes with cheaper ride rates.

critical↑May 2026[15]

Traffic Safety and Vision Zero Action Plan

Potential reallocation of county transportation funds for corridor studies and signage installation.

high↑May 2026[12]

Zoning Ordinance Updates for Telecommunications and Compliance

Absorbed within existing staff resources.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Independent Policing Auditor Appointment

Funding for the Independent Policing Auditor position is allocated within the county budget.

critical→Sep 2026[12]

Dominion Energy and NextEra Merger Intervention

Potential long-term impacts on utility rates for Arlington residents and businesses.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

North Cleveland Street Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements

The project allocates approximately $1.9 million from Arlington Neighborhoods Program bond funds.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Contract Compliance and Legal Remedies

Depends on the value of the contract and potential default remedies.

critical↑Apr 2026[8]

Nelly Custis School Historic Designation vs. Affordable Housing

Minimal procedural impact at this initiation stage.

Decisions during term (405)

Recorded while Cunningham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Advisory Board and Commission Appointments

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Removal of Commissioner from Park and Recreation Commission

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of Revised Office of County Auditor Charter

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of Revised Audit Committee Charter

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fees

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Direction to Manager Regarding EV Charging Contracts

tabled5-0Oct 20, 2026

Deferral of Circuit Court Behavioral Health Docket MOU

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Acceptance of Sustainability Grant

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

Resolution to Initiate Zoning Amendments for Faith-Based Affordable Housing

deniedVoted yes1-4Oct 17, 2026

Substitute Motion to Decouple North Cleveland Street Sidewalk

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

Funding Request for Arlington Neighborhoods Program Projects

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

U-3258-10-1 Use Permit Review of an outdoor café in the public right-of-way (Green Pig Bistro); located at 1025 N. Fillmore St. (RPC# 18-024-020).

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

U-3332-12-2 Use Permit Review for live entertainment and dancing and for an outdoor café at William Jeffrey's Tavern; located at 2301 Columbia Pike, Suite 100 (RPC# 25-017-098).

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

U-3496-17-2 Use Permit Review for live entertainment (Azteca Grill, Inc.); located at 3005 Columbia Pike (RPC #25-014-001).

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

U-3588-20-1/UPER20-00033 Use Permit Review for live entertainment (Caspi Restaurant and Lounge); located at 2901 Columbia Pike. (RPC #25-013-002).

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

UPER20-00034 Use Permit Review for a contractors’ storage and staging yard; located on the Service Road (No street number, at the Crescent Lot). (RPC# 34-020-243, 34-020-244, 34-020-263, 34-027-035).

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

UPER23-00011 Use Permit Review for an open-air market at Metropolitan Park; located within portions of the public right-of-way on South Elm Street and Metropolitan Park and at 1221 S. Fern St., 1301 S. Fern St., 1311 S. Fern St., 1401 S.…

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

UPER24-00002 Use Permit Review for an open-air market at Metropolitan Park; located within portions of the public right-of-way on South Elm Street and Metropolitan Park and at 1221 S. Fern St., 1301 S. Fern St., 1311 S. Fern St., 1401 S.…

approved5-0Oct 17, 2026

UPER25-00017 Use Permit Review for live entertainment (Astro Beer Hall); located at 4001 Campbell Ave. (RPC #29-020-014). (Published 10-13-26)

Voting record (202)

188 yes7 no7 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 17, 2026

Substitute Motion to Decouple North Cleveland Street Sidewalk

Voted to support the substitute motion to pause the sidewalk portion and explore lower-impact design alternatives.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

the Board certified that, at the just concluded closed session: (1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under Chapter 37, Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia; a

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

the County Board convened in a closed meeting, as authorized by Virginia Code section 2.2-3711.A.1.7 and 8 for the following purposes: o Discussion of the performance of one Board appointee; o Consult

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Convene in Closed Meeting

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Certification of Closed Meeting Discussion

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, the County Board appointed and reappointed several advisory group members.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

After a duly advertised public hearing, at which there were speakers, a motion was made by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by SUSAN CUNNINGHAM, Member, to approve the use permit amendment for live e

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, on a roll call vote of 5 to 0, the County Board certified that, at the just concluded closed session...

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, the County Board authorized the County Attorney to negotiate, finalize, and execute the terms of the Joint Repres

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, the County Board adopted the resolution (attached to the staff report) concerning the annual presentation of lists of de

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

After a duly advertised public hearing, at which there were speakers, a motion was made by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, seconded by TAKIS KARANTONIS, Member, to approve the use permit amendment

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by TAKIS KARANTONIS, Member, the County Board convened a closed meeting, as authorized by Virginia Code sections 2.2-3711.A.1, 7, and 8

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by SUSAN CUNNINGHAM, Member, on a roll call vote of 5 to 0, the County Board certified that, at the just concluded closed session...

Voted noSep 22, 2026

A substitute motion was made by TAKIS KARANTONIS, Member, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, to approve the proposed use permit for live entertainment at Big Tony’s, subject to the conditi

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

After a duly advertised public hearing, at which there were speakers, a motion was made by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, to deny the use permit for live en

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by TAKIS KARANTONIS, Member, the County Board convened a closed meeting, as authorized by Virginia Code sections 2.2-3711.A.1, 7, and 8

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by SUSAN CUNNINGHAM, Member, the County Board authorized the County Attorney or any attorney engaged by the County Attorney to seek such judicial relie

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by TAKIS KARANTONIS, Member, the County Board authorized the County Attorney to file suit and take all necessary actions to recover the costs of repair

Voted noSep 22, 2026

Use Permit for Live Entertainment at Big Tony's

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Use Permit Amendment for Clarendon Ballroom

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Use Permit Amendment for Buena Vida

Voted yesSep 19, 2026

adopt the Vision Zero Action Plan Update (2026-2030) (Attachment A of the staff report)

Voted yesSep 19, 2026

approved the Manager’s recommendation on consent agenda items #1 - # 12, #14, and #16 - #49

Voted yesSep 19, 2026

Adopt the resolution (attached to the staff report) to approve the General Land Use Plan amendment (GP-374-26-1) to change the designation from “Low" Office-Apartment-Hotel,

Voted yesSep 19, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesSep 19, 2026

Air & Space Force Association Site Redevelopment (1501 Langston Blvd)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Convenience in Closed Meeting

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Certification of Closed Meeting

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Join Lawsuit: LULAC v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Flock Cameras Removal Direction

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

At 2:32 PM, on a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, the County Board convened in a closed meeting

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

At 4:38 PM, on a motion made by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, by a vote of 5 to 0 by roll call... the Board certified that...

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, Seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, the County Board authorized the County Attorney or any attorney engaged by the County Attorney, to join the County Board

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, Seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, the County Board directed the County Attorney to take all necessary actions to cease use of Flock cameras by Arli

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

the County Board authorized the County Attorney or any attorney engaged by the County Attorney to file suit against any necessary defendants regarding the proposed construction of the Triumphal Arch P

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

the County Board convened in a closed meeting, as authorized by Virginia Code sections 2.2-3711.A.1 and 7 for the following purposes: Discussions and consideration of the performance of one Board appo

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

the Board certified that, at the just concluded closed session: (1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under Chapter 37, Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia; a

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Convening in a Closed Meeting

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Certification of Closed Meeting Discussions

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Authorization of Lawsuit for Triumphal Arch Project

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

At 3:02 PM, on a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, the County Board convened in a closed meeting

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Closed Session Certification

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

At 6:11 PM, on a motion made by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, by a vote of 5 to 0 roll call... the Board certified that...

AbstainedSep 2, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, the County Board authorized the County Attorney to execute the proposed conflicts waiver with Holland and Knight

AbstainedSep 2, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by MAUREEN COFFEY, Vice-Chair, the County Board authorized and directed the County Manager or his designee to: a) accept the verified CDBG loan payoff;

AbstainedSep 2, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by Maureen Coffey, Vice-Chair, the County Board authorized and directed the County Attorney, or any attorney employed by the County Attorney's office,

AbstainedSep 2, 2026

After a duly advertised public hearing, a motion was made by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, to authorize the County Manager or designee to sign and amend, on b

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

At 5:20 PM, on a motion made by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, by a vote of 5 to 0 roll call... the Board certified that, at the just concluded closed session:

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

At 2:33 PM, on a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by SUSAN CUNNINGHAM, Member, the County Board convened in a closed meeting, as authorized by Virginia Code sections 2.2-3711 (A)(1), and (8

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

On a motion by MATT DE FERRANTI, Chair, seconded by, JULIUS D. “JD” SPAIN, SR., Member, the County Board approved the employment agreement with the Independent Policing Auditor, and authorized the Cha